Q: What are you announcing today?
A: Today we are introducing the GeForce GTX 480M GPU, the world’s fastest notebook GPU. The GeForce GTX 480M was designed from the ground up for DirectX 11. Tessellation is the most important new feature for the DirectX 11 API, and with a dedicated Tessellation engine GeForce GTX 480M GPUs deliver up to 5x more performance than any other GPU, the GeForce GTX 480M is a true tessellation monster for the notebook platform.

Q: What is significant about these new GPUs?
A: First, the GeForce GTX 480M GPU the world’s fastest notebook GPU, so it brings unprecedented levels of performance. Also, DirectX 11 is finally done right for notebooks. Tessellation is the most important new feature for the DirectX 11 API. With a dedicated Tessellation engine for up to 5x more performance than any other GPU, the GeForce GTX 480M is a true tessellation monster for the notebook platform.

Q: Is the GeForce GTX 480M based on the Fermi architecture?
A: Yes, GeForce GTX 480M GPUs are based on the Fermi architecture.

Q: Does this use the same chip as the Desktop GPU, GF100?
A: Yes, GTX 480M uses the same chip as the Desktop GF100 and is customized to fit into the notebook thermal budget.

Q: When will notebooks with GeForce GTX 480M be available?
A: Look for notebooks with GeForce GTX 480M in mid-June.

Q: What process do these GPUs use?
A: GeForce GTX 480M GPUs are manufactured in the TSMC 40nm process.

Q: What design wins are you announcing for the GeForce GTX 480M GPUs?
A: The first notebook PC manufacturer to announce GeForce GTX 480M notebooks is Clevo. All notebook OEMs have evaluated GeForce GTX 480M GPUs, so more design wins are imminent. If a notebook maker wants to build the fastest system possible, they will start with GeForce GTX 480M as its foundation.

: Do GeForce GTX 480M GPUs support SLI?
A: Yes, GeForce GTX 480M GPUs support SLI for combining the rendering power of two GPUs to take performance to new heights.

Q: Do GeForce GTX 480M GPUs support CUDA?
A: GeForce GTX 480M GPUs support CUDA technology to unlock the power of the GPU’s processor cores to accelerate the most demanding tasks such as video transcoding, physics simulation, ray tracing, and more, delivering incredible performance improvements over traditional CPUs.

Q: Do GeForce GTX 480M GPUs support PhysX?
A: Yes, GeForce GTX 480M GPUs support PhysX, enabling a totally new class of physical gaming interaction for a more dynamic and realistic experience with GeForce.